This painting, Possibilities, is the first in a series called The Liminal Space. Imagine a space where everything that ever was and everything that ever will be resides. In this imaginary place, all ideas, identities and possibilities await manifestation. To channel compositions from this mythical realm, I employ symbols, dreams, and aspects from still life art. I focus on the interconnected themes of identity, memory, and change.

The vision for Possibilities came to me in a waking dream. I staged the photo for it on the rocky shoreline of the North Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula, Ontario. For me, the shoreline represents a liminal/threshold space of transition between land and water.

The eggs in the bowl are made from marble. For me, eggs are symbols of transition and new beginnings, and dark brown or black eggs represent a deep, primordial source of potential.

The bowl reflects the rocky shoreline and white napkin, and if you look up into the glossy surface of the eggs, you might be surprised!

The eggs and bowl are back lit by the rising morning sun - the promise of a new day.